Legal Opinion Finds Adams Fire District Not Taxable in Cheshire
A Cheshire legal opinion says the Adams Fire District cannot be taxed on district land within Cheshire but may receive a payment in lieu of taxes. The 1873 incorporation extended to villages including Cheshire Harbor and South Adams. later acts shaped financing and name changes. The 34 acres in Cheshire used for water supply are non taxable, with the town due a fair value in lieu of taxes.
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Cheshire
Walter 3. Donovan
Donovan & O'Connor
Adams
Milford Water Co
Hopkinton
Supreme Court
Donovan
Adams Fire District
Selectmen
John Wojciechowski
Charles Reid
Water Department
Reid
Bicyclist Injured In Collision Near Valley Street Bridge
Lenos Lenox Dale reports a Saturday collision on the bridge near Valley Mill involving Bruce Crawford, 14, of Crystal Street, and Diane M. Gross, 17, of Brooklyn, NY being taught to drive by her father Lawrence P. Gross. Crawford suffered bruises. Gross was fined for license issues. father fined for allowing improper driving. Police Investigator Patrolman Adelaide J. Laliberte led the inquiry.
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Lee
Valley Mill
Valley Street
Lenox Dale
Bruce Crawford
Crystal Street
Diane M. Gross
Brooklyn
N.Y
Lawrence P. Gross
Crawford
Fred H. Vohr
Miss Gross
Adelaide J. Laliberte
Two cars rear end at junction in West Stockbridge
At the Routes 41 and 162 junction two westbound cars collided yesterday afternoon. Seymour Reisin of New York City reported minor rear damage estimated at 130 dollars while Avrom Messing, also of New York, sustained about 125 dollars in front right damage. No injuries reported. Officer William Pixley investigated.
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West Stockbridge
Yam
Ralph C. Bauer Jr
Seymour Reisin
New York City
Avrom I. Messing
New York
Reisin
William Pixley
Becket Bicentennial Parade Prizes Awarded and Festivities Held
About 1 500 spectators watched a 90 minute parade with 16 fire departments two floats auxiliaries and antique and sports cars. Trophies went to Easthampton Chester Longmeadow Lenox and Berkshire County for various honors. Musical unit winner was Monarch Drum Corps Pittsfield. Becket bicentennial float won best appearing float. Post parade demonstrations featured Berkshire Pom Poms Imperial Drum Corps and local drill teams. Local children showcased acts with a horse and there was a carnival and evening fireworks.
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John Jackie Young
Easthampton Fire Department
Chester Fire Department
Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources
Berkshire County
Longmeadow Fire Department
Lenox Fire Department
Monarch
Pittsfield
Shriners
Melha Oriental Band
Melha Hadji Association
Springfield
Becket
Utica Club Brewing Co
Francis B. Mahoney
Framingham
Edward Ryan
Northampton
Albert Barris
Richmond
Berkshire Pom
Imperial Drum Corps
Great Barrington
Christine Cameron
Theodore Cameron
Washington
Earl Streeter Jr
Cummington
Pat. Gameth
Belden Tavern
Lee
Mae Cooley
Chester
MrcSweeney- Gage-Runz Post
American Legion
Dalton
Civil Defense Police Force
Orville Vose
Allen Eames
Jerry Weeks
Greylock
Smokey
Bear
Becket 3 Year Old Hurt In Route 20 Crash
Russell Mercer, 3, from South Hadley Falls, was hospitalized in Pittsfield with a head injury after a two car crash on Route 20 Saturday. His father Robert Mercer Jr., mother Evelyn, and brothers were treated for minor injuries. Blanchard of Concord faces court on August 27 for operating to endanger.
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Worden Road
Mercer
Blanchard
Lee District Court
Evelyn
Robert
Joseph
James
Russell
Bolice
Norman
Scott
Thieves Break Into Happyland Park in Becket
Becket police reported thieves broke into Happyland Park at Bonnie Rigg Cover on Route 20 Sunday evening and stole 12 bottles of liquor six six pound packages of steaks and five maple chairs. The incident was reported at 8 p.m. Sunday. Trooper John J Powers is investigating.
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Happyland
Becket Becket
Happyland Park
Bonnie Rigg
Lee
John J. Powers
Dalton Airman Kipp Earns Good Conduct Medal
Airman 2.C. William K. Kipp son of Mrs. William C. Kipp of Dalton Massachusetts received the U S Air Force Good Conduct Medal at Sewart AFB Tennessee for three years of exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity He is a jet engine specialist in a Tactical Air Command unit and is a graduate of Dalton High School His wife Shirley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Miller of Ridge Tennessee.
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Kipp
Smyrna
Tenn
William K. Kipp
William C. Kipp
Dalton
Mass
U.S. Air Force
Sewart Afb
Tactical Air Command
Daltean High School
Shirley
John Miller
Ridge, Tenn
Syracuse dentist in critical condition after Turnpike crash near Stockbridge
Dr Harold Black, a Syracuse orthodontist and cousin of Dr David Kagan of Pittsfield, remains in critical condition at St Luke's Hospital after a trailer sway caused a Massachusetts Turnpike crash in Stockbridge. His wife Lorraine suffered head abrasions while Dr Black had a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Nine children unharmed.
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Stockbridge
Syracuse
N.Y
David Kagan
Pittsfield
St. Luke’s Hospital
Massachusetts
Westfield
Harold Black
Lorraine
Richmond Selectmen Close Town Hall for Renovations
Town officials in Richmond have closed the Town Hall for the coming week to permit interior renovations. Projects include sanding and refinishing the floors to improve the building interior.
Salvation Army appeal falls short in Lee area drive
Lee Tyringham and Becket area chairman Harold A Johansson announced the Salvation Army Service Extension Committee's annual appeal did not reach its 1098 dollar goal. He urged response to reminder letters and noted checks may be mailed to Raymond C Pecon. Locally raised funds support emergency welfare when public funds are unavailable. In Lenox District Court Saturday, Harry Umlas 54 of Stockbridge paid a five dollar fine for violating bylaws. A no plea was accepted in a reduced charge of operating to endanger after testimony. O'Hegan 22 of Ridgewood N J was found not guilty of failing to stop for Officer Holian. He testified he stopped then tried to pull into a parking space. passenger corroborated. Fines included Ernest Gustaferro and James Fournier for speeding 15 dollars each, Mary Ann Montana 15 and 10 for license, Henry T D White 10 for driving with no license.
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Lee
Harold A. Johansson
Lee, Tyringham and Becket
Salvation Army Service Extension Committee
Raymond C. Pecon
Cliffwood St
Salvation Army
Johansson
Harry Umilas
Stockbridge
Lenox
Noto
John J. Dwyer
Stockbridge Road
Hawthorne Street
James J. O’hegan
Ridgewood
N.J
James M. Holian
Main Street
Holian
O’hegan
Hartford
Rotary Pancake Breakfast Called Best Yet Yet
Rotary Club publicity chairman Rev Leslie T Francis said yesterday's pancake breakfast was the most successful since the benefit began. More attendees and better organization improved results with last year’s gross over 950 dollars. A full report and net intake will be presented at today’s noon meeting at East Lee Steak House. Attendance tallies will follow.
Fr William Connor To Talk At Monastery
STOCKBRIDGE The Rev William P Connor pastor of St Josephs Church will speak after services tonight at the Marian Fathers monastery. He will discuss the divine maternity of Mary as part of the 12th annual Marian week for world peace and ecumenical council success. Connor, a Worcester native, graduated from St Johns High School and Holy Cross College. He studied theology at St Marys Seminary Baltimore Md and was ordained in 1932.
Canaan teen critically hurt after bike crash
Arthur Novak, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Novak of East Canaan, was riding with a friend on College Hill Road when sand on a steep curve caused him to lose control and hit a tree head on. He was treated by his mother, a nurse, and transported from Litchfield County Hospital to Hartford Hospital in critical condition. Novak was entering his sophomore year at Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, an honor student.
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Canaan, Conn
Arthur Novak
Stephen Novak
East Canaan
Hartford Hospital
Novak
College Hill Road
North Canaan
Litchfield County Hospital
Winsted
Hartford
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Falls Village
Lee A public supper closes summer series at church hall
The Official Board of the First Methodist Church sponsors a Lee A public supper Tuesday from 9 19 to 7 at the church hall featuring ham baked beans salads corn bread brown bread and homemade cakes. Miss Theresa Szewczak attends Camp Neshabe at Lake Norway Hancock N H. St 698 2253. Also at Loeb's Fig Town Store Lenox. The Lee office Western Mass Electric will be closed August 9 20. TeL 1 23 0750. No fall charge. Tree work and land clearing advertised. vesh Russell Stover summer candies weekly see News. Adv. iT
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First Methodist Church
North Farm
Richmond
Loeb
Fig Town
Lenox
Lee
Western Mass. Electric Company
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Sunset Ave
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Seattle, Wash
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